Dennis Bonvie

Dennis Bonvie scored one goal and three points in 92 career NHL games. (Photo by Dave Sandford/Getty Images/NHLI)

Mark Malinowski
2009-10-25 08:45:00

Status: Former NHL right wing/defenseman for Edmonton, Boston, Ottawa, Pittsburgh, Colorado and Chicago. Also played in the American League for Cape Breton, Hamilton, Portland, Philadelphia, Wilkes Barre, Providence, Binghamton and Hershey. His pro career lasted from 1993-2008 and he accumulated the most career penalty minutes in pro hockey, surpassing Kevin Evans in 2008. Currently works as a scout for the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Interesting Facts: In 1997 Dennis set an AHL single-season record for PIM with 522 – a mark which stood for eight seasons (eclipsed by Brian McGrattan's 551). Bonvie’s AHL career PIM total is 4,493 in 871 regular season games, which was 1,553 more than Rob Murray's 2,940 in 1,018 games over 15 seasons.

HT: 5-foot-11 WT: 205 pounds

DOB: July 23, 1973 In: Antigonish, N.S.

HockeyInspirations: "Every kid growing up wanted to play in the NHL, so that was a big inspiration. I was a big Edmonton Oiler fan and Toronto Maple Leafs fan. I was a big Wendel Clark fan."

Hobbies/Leisure Activities: "Golf, being a dad, hanging out with the kids."